2009 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · GU09 YCF
2009 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 141,359 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU09 YCF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2023
- 141,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU09 YCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 5 Series (GU09 YCF) between July 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
GU09 YCF Mileage History
- 02/07/2022133,363 mi
- 20/10/2023141,359 mi+7,996 mi
Average of roughly 6,145 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Micro Power Module (MPM) FloodingSerious
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- Panoramic Roof Leaks (E61 Touring)Serious
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